How AI is Powering Defense, ISR, and the Military Tech Stack with Modern Intelligence's CEO, John Dulin
In this episode of Autopilot with Will Summerlin, Modern Intelligence CEO John Dulin discusses the vital role of AI for the future of U.S. military defense and intelligence. He dives into challenges like integrating AI with legacy systems, his contrarian vision for building the foundational AI platform for national security, initiatives like JADC2 and scaling human ISR analysts with AI. John also shares his journey from physics to machine learning at GRAIL before starting Modern, compares U.S. and Chinese AI progress, selling software to the DoD, and his priorities if he was President for leading in military AI. A must-watch for anyone interested in AI's impact on national security. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj This show is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: www.turpentine.co RECOMMENDED PODCAST: Patrick McKenzie (@patio11) talks to experts who understand the complicated but not unknowable systems we rely on. You might be surprised at how quickly Patrick and his guests can put you in the top 1% of understanding for stock trading, tech hiring, and more. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Mos4VE3figVXleHDqfXOH Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/id1753399812https://podcasts.apple.com/id1753399812 - 📈 ECON 102 W/ NOAH SMITH - Keeping econ entertaining - Noahpinion author Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg break down business news and politics every week. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Mos4VE3figVXleHDqfXOH Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/id1753399812https://podcasts.apple.com/id1753399812 LINKS: https://www.modernintelligence.ai/ X/SOCIAL: @WillSummerlinAI @JohnDDulin TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:00) - The vision for AI in defense (00:01:28) - Introducing Autopilot: The AI and Automation Podcast (00:02:03) - Guest introduction: John's journey to founding Modern (00:02:26) - From biotech to defense: A founder's path (00:05:29) - The evolution of defense tech and AI's role (00:06:26) - The challenges and opportunities in defense AI (00:15:33) - Building the future of ISR with AI (00:35:12) - Navigating the defense industry: Insights and advice (00:43:43) - Visionary leadership: Transforming defense with AI (00:49:44) - Closing thoughts and how to connect -- Recommended Podcast: Company Breakdowns Each episode of Company Breakdowns dives into S-1s and series B-and-beyond companies, interviewing founders and investors to break down the companies. First episode is on Rubrik - which just IPO'd. Coming up this season: Databricks, Reddit + more, Spotify Apple